Hibernation
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British pronunciation/hˌa‍ɪbənˈe‍ɪʃən/
American pronunciation/ˌhaɪbɝˈneɪʃən/

Definition och Betydelse av "hibernation"

Hibernation
01

a dormant state in animals, characterized by lowered body temperature and metabolic activity, often during winter to conserve energy

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Bears enter a state of hibernation during the winter months to conserve energy and survive with limited food resources.
During hibernation, the ground squirrel's body temperature drops significantly, and its metabolic rate decreases to conserve energy.
In preparation for hibernation, the hedgehog builds up fat reserves to sustain itself through the inactive period.
02

cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals

03

vintersömn, dvala

the act of retiring into inactivity
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